Cooks Recipes | Wild West Pizza Recipe

Wild West Pizza

Vegetable cooking spray 2 ounces sliced low-fat ham, cut into 3-inch strips, divided 1 can (15 ounces) Light Red Kidney beans or Pinto beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Light Red Kidney beans or Pinto beans, rinsed, drained 2 cup frozen, thawed or canned, drained whole kernel corn 3 cup sliced green onions and tops 3 cup chopped red or green bell pepper 4 to 6 ounces reduced-fat Pepper Jack or mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 4 pita breads 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Spray small skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add ham and spray with cooking spray; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
Coarsely mash beans; stir in corn, onions, bell pepper, the cheese, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread mixture evenly on pita breads; top with tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake pizzas on cookie sheet at 400º F. until hot through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining ham; bake until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrient Information Per serving: Calories 392; Fat 8g; % Calories from Fat 18; Carbohydrate 59g; Folate 95mcg; Sodium 1126mg; Protein 26g; Dietary Fiber 12g; Cholesterol 28mg

Recipe provided courtesy of The Bean Education & Awareness Network.